Former Congresswoman Kay Granger passed away on Sunday at the age of 83, after transitioning to an assisted living facility.
Granger represented Texas' 12th congressional district for 28 years and served on the House Appropriations Committee, leaving an indelible mark on the community she served.
Speaker Johnson released a full statement, praising Granger's life of service and her numerous accomplishments in breaking barriers for women in public service.
Throughout her career, Granger broke numerous records, becoming the first woman to serve as Mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.
The Speaker sent his condolences to Granger's family, loved ones, and the Fort Worth community, remembering her as a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community, holding various roles, including teacher, businesswoman, Fort Worth Zoning Commission and City Council member, Mayor, and Congresswoman for nearly three decades.
Granger's sudden disappearance from the public eye in July 2024 sparked curiosity among her constituents, with a reporter from the local newspaper investigating her whereabouts and finally revealing that she was residing at an assisted living facility specializing in memory care.
Granger's retirement from Congress in 2023 had raised questions about her future plans, but her exact whereabouts remained a mystery until now.
